Arch Manning Stars as Texas Rallies Past Arkansas in High-Scoring Thriller
What a wild day in college football Saturday was! Texas pulled off an impressive 52-37 win over Arkansas, and the story of the night was undoubtedly Arch Manning. The young quarterback did something incredibly rare—he scored touchdowns by passing, running, and even receiving, putting up a total of six scores in a single game. It was a performance that showcased just how much Manning has grown over the course of this season.
Manning, the nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning, passed for a career-high 389 yards, ran for one touchdown, and even caught a touchdown on a reverse play from teammate Parker Livingstone. That catch was particularly remarkable—he had to twist his 6-foot-4 frame and stretch to haul it in, showing off the kind of athleticism that leaves fans talking for days. He also connected with DeAndre Moore Jr. for three separate touchdown passes, helping Texas build a lead that Arkansas could never fully overcome.
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The Longhorns, who started the season ranked No. 1, have had a rollercoaster year. After a 3-2 start, there were doubts about whether they could keep pace in the highly competitive SEC. But Manning’s all-around heroics have breathed new life into Texas' College Football Playoff hopes. Coach Steve Sarkisian praised his quarterback’s growth, noting that Manning “feels different in pregame than he did two months ago” and that he is “playing at a high level at the right time for us.”
Arkansas actually kept the game competitive early. By halftime, they were only down 24-20, thanks to touchdown runs from quarterback Taylen Green and running back Mike Washington. But a costly interception by Green on the first possession of the second half set up another Texas touchdown, and from there, Manning’s play carried the Longhorns home. His touchdown run at the start of the third quarter, where he dodged multiple tacklers before lunging across the goal line, turned the momentum decisively in Texas' favor.
Now, all eyes turn to next Friday, when Texas faces a formidable challenge against third-ranked rival Texas A&M. The Longhorns know that a win there could keep their playoff hopes alive, but it won’t be easy. For Manning, though, this game was a confidence boost and a statement: he can impact the game in every way possible. After a season of ups and downs, Texas fans finally saw a glimpse of the quarterback who could lead them to their third straight playoff appearance.
In short, Saturday was Arch Manning’s day, and Texas showed flashes of the team they were expected to be back in the preseason. Against a tough opponent next week, that momentum will be crucial if the Longhorns want to prove they belong among college football’s elite.
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